Human Resources
Portage Public Schools prides itself on being a great place to work. The Human Resources team is here to serve current employees and new job applicants. This page is your one stop for important information and links if you are part of the PPS team, or would like to be.
Our Team
Brad Galin
Director of Human Resources
269.323.5152
bgalin@portageps.org
Certification
Title IX
Semester and Full Year Leave of Absence
Unemployment
Jennifer Tuyls
Human Resources Manager
269.323.5157
jtuyls@portageps.org
Benefits (health, dental, vision and disability insurance)
COBRA
FMLA and other medical leave
Course work, pay adjustments and tuition reimbursement
New employee user accounts/changes
Workers’ Compensation
Employee Time Off
Title IX
Melinda Nelson
Recruitment and Retention Specialist
269-323-5174
mnelson@portageps.org
Change of status/requisitions
Job postings
Job descriptions
Recruitment
Retention
Vector Solutions-Safe School trainings
Certification
Career pathway development
Amy Blankshain
Human Resources Coordinator
269.323.5183
ablankshain@portageps.org
New employee processing
New employee user accounts/changes
Fingerprint Management
IChat checks (Volunteers)
Verification of Employment (no salary information)
Written Verification with salary information: send to payroll@portageps.org
Schedule B and C positions
Personnel Files
Other Helpful Links
PPS Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Portage Public Schools that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.